Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas Potential
The Shu-Sarysu Basin in central-southern Kazakhstan remains one of the underexplored gas-prone provinces, with 12 discovered gas fields including Amangeldy (884 Bcf) and Pridorozhnoye (225 Bcf). In the context of global energy transition, such basins require integrated geological assessment to const...
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| description | The Shu-Sarysu Basin in central-southern Kazakhstan remains one of the underexplored gas-prone provinces, with 12 discovered gas fields including Amangeldy (884 Bcf) and Pridorozhnoye (225 Bcf). In the context of global energy transition, such basins require integrated geological assessment to constrain exploration potential. Historical studies within the region were spatially limited and prematurely discontinued, resulting in fragmented datasets and a lack of modern interpretation. This review reassesses published geological data within a petroleum systems framework, applying contemporary geodynamic and stratigraphic concepts. Analysis shows that tectonostratigraphic evolution of the basin during Devonian–Permian time (390–250 Ma) favored formation of mature, gas-prone systems within structurally compartmentalized troughs, with effective source, reservoir, and seal configurations. Building on these findings, a three-tier classification of exploration zones is proposed based on system maturity, trap integrity, and gas shows, reflecting geological success probability. This provides a basis for prioritizing future exploration despite limited seismic and drilling coverage in many areas. Recommended priorities include digitization of archival data, structural modeling, modern geochemical and diagenetic analysis, and focused evaluation of promising areas to support future exploration. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fbbf33f8da02467ea8366c6ec789a5cd2025-08-20T03:26:52ZengMDPI AGGeosciences2076-32632025-06-0115623210.3390/geosciences15060232Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas PotentialAlmas Zhumagulov0Auez Abetov1Mehrdad T. Manzari2Jamilyam Ismailova3International Center for Deposit Analysis and Development, Satbayev University, Almaty 050013, KazakhstanDepartment of Geophysics and Seismology, Satbayev University, Almaty 050013, KazakhstanSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran 111559567, IranDepartment of Petroleum Engineering, Satbayev University, Almaty 050013, KazakhstanThe Shu-Sarysu Basin in central-southern Kazakhstan remains one of the underexplored gas-prone provinces, with 12 discovered gas fields including Amangeldy (884 Bcf) and Pridorozhnoye (225 Bcf). In the context of global energy transition, such basins require integrated geological assessment to constrain exploration potential. Historical studies within the region were spatially limited and prematurely discontinued, resulting in fragmented datasets and a lack of modern interpretation. This review reassesses published geological data within a petroleum systems framework, applying contemporary geodynamic and stratigraphic concepts. Analysis shows that tectonostratigraphic evolution of the basin during Devonian–Permian time (390–250 Ma) favored formation of mature, gas-prone systems within structurally compartmentalized troughs, with effective source, reservoir, and seal configurations. Building on these findings, a three-tier classification of exploration zones is proposed based on system maturity, trap integrity, and gas shows, reflecting geological success probability. This provides a basis for prioritizing future exploration despite limited seismic and drilling coverage in many areas. Recommended priorities include digitization of archival data, structural modeling, modern geochemical and diagenetic analysis, and focused evaluation of promising areas to support future exploration.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3263/15/6/232Shu-Sarysu BasinKazakhstanDevonian–Permian successionpetroleum systemsgas prospectivitygeological evolution |
| spellingShingle | Almas Zhumagulov Auez Abetov Mehrdad T. Manzari Jamilyam Ismailova Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas Potential Geosciences Shu-Sarysu Basin Kazakhstan Devonian–Permian succession petroleum systems gas prospectivity geological evolution |
| title | Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas Potential |
| title_full | Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas Potential |
| title_fullStr | Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas Potential |
| title_full_unstemmed | Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas Potential |
| title_short | Petroleum Systems of the Shu-Sarysu Basin, Kazakhstan: A Review of Devonian–Permian Gas Potential |
| title_sort | petroleum systems of the shu sarysu basin kazakhstan a review of devonian permian gas potential |
| topic | Shu-Sarysu Basin Kazakhstan Devonian–Permian succession petroleum systems gas prospectivity geological evolution |
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